One hundred heads of state and representatives from 200 countries will surround king charles in his appointment with history during the Coronation on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace is a gathering of international leaders comparable to the celebration of his accession to the throne Isabel II 70 years ago, with a very different festive atmosphere from the queen’s funeral last September.

Shouts of “God save the king!” Several hours are anticipated in the popular “paseíllo” with which Carlos III entertains dozens of followers camped out since the start of the week at the London “mall” to see in the front row the parade of the more than 7,000 soldiers who will accompany the king and his wife Camila, who will also be crowned queen for all intents and purposes.

Olena Zelenská, the wife of President Zelenksi, has a special role in the audience that Carlos wants to entertain with his long guest list, much bigger than previously announced. French President, Emmanuel MacronGerman Frank Walter Steinmeier and Italians Sergio Mattarella rubbed against the European nobility, represented by Felipe and Letizia, King Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Princes Frederick and Maria of Denmark, and Princes Haakon and Mette-Marit of Norway.

The big absentee is undoubtedly Joe Biden, which previously confirmed a “sit-in” that accused the “traditions” marked by North American presidents. Instead, he sent his wife Jill and granddaughter Finnegan, who were also welcome to Downing Street, as was the president of Brazil. Lula Da Silva and the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese.

The most uncomfortable guest is China’s vice president Han Zhengheld primarily responsible for the suppression of civil liberties in Hong Kong, in an act by the British Royal House which was criticized by some conservative deputies.

The acceptance King Charles gave members of the Commonwealth of Nations was also shrouded in controversy. Prime Minister of Jamaica andrew holmes, justifying his absence anticipating that his country would soon hold a referendum to decide whether to become a republic. The Prime Minister of Belize said the same thing, Johnny Bricenowho apologized to the king for the “atrocities of slavery”.

Jamaica and Belize are among 14 countries that recognize the British monarch as head of state. At least six of them, such as Australia and Canada, public opinion was overwhelmingly in favor of becoming a republic.

“Who can imagine Great Britain without its king and queen? It would be like erasing its history.”Meanwhile, American Donna Werner, 71, commemorates at the entrance of the London mall, who has been camping since Tuesday with her British friend Faith Nicholson, 61.

“Carlos will be a good king because he has his mother as a teacher like no other”said Faith. “I hope it will last through the years, although with William and Kate continuity is more than assured. My granddaughter is fascinated with her and wants to be a ‘princess’ when she grows up… I think in this country she will.” never had enough appetite for a republic, and much less after the entanglement in which the politicians have us”.

Bartley GrahamThe 34-year-old Durham native left the hospital where he was treated as one of the first people to camp at the “mall”. “My health has not been the same since I had a stroke at Elizabeth II’s funeral and after 30 hours standing in line, I think it’s utter exhaustion,” said Graham, posing in a union jack suit next to a life-size (and nearly three-dimensional) image of King Charles.

A monarchist at heart, he admits that one of Carlos’ main challenges is reaching young people… “But he’s done very well and I think he has surprised everyone and everyone. Camila will be a great queen, the support she needs. What pissed me off was Harry, he was my favorite for succession, I like him more than William. For me, Meghan has… But sooner or later reconciliation will be possible, I hope so.”

More than 200 followers spent the night in their shop waiting for that moment. Others decide to get up early and take position for the procession which will start at 11am local time (noon in Spain) and given the rain forecast that might force the suspension of the air show of the “red arrow” three hours later, coincided with the greetings of the royal family from the balcony.

Scotland Yard has unveiled the largest security suite in its history, with 11,500 agents were deployed throughout the city and using controversial facial recognition technology for the first time. Police have warned they will apply very strictly the new and controversial Public Order Act which punishes those who block roads or highways with up to twelve months in prison. About a thousand members of the Republican anti-monarchist group have responded, declaring that they will not be intimidated by the police and will display “Not my king” banners as the procession goes by.